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Quick Pickled Onions

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Author: Catherine McCord
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons black peppercorns

Instructions 

  • Place the sliced onion in a tall mason jar.
  • In a medium saucepan bring the remaining 5 ingredients to a boil, reduce to a boil and stir until the sugar and salt dissolve, about 1 minute. Allow the mixture to cool.
  • Pour the liquid over the onions, cover and refrigerate. Onions are ready when they’re pink and tender, about 1 hour. Refrigerate onions up to a month. 
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